Scene at the signing of the constitution of the united states

History Timeline

By brennanmc41
  • Congress approves the Declaration of Independance

    Congress approves the Declaration of Independance

    The declaraion of independance declared Americas independance from Britian.
  • Washington and his men spent winter at Valley Forge

    Washington and his men spent winter at Valley Forge

    It was a low point in the Revolution at Valley Forge, it was a test of Washington's leadership. His firm character and common sense helped hold his troops together.
  • Shays's Rebellion began

    Shays's Rebellion began

    Farmers in Massachussets led by Daniel Shays revolted at a courthouse in springfield. In the end 4 men died. This showed the unhappiness that the Articles of Confederation caused.
  • Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance law

    Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance law

    It was meant to encourage settlement and formation of new states, controlled by law. This ordinance promised religious freedom and other civil rights to its settlers.
  • Congress approved 12 amendments for the Bill of Rights

    Congress approved 12 amendments for the Bill of Rights

    These 12 amendments were based of some ideas that James Madison proposed, of these 12, 10 were approved.